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Hello,

Is it normal for MBB partners to view your social media profiles (LinkedIn) during the screening process? Is this a good sign?

Thanks!

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Ian
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on Feb 03, 2021
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Hi there,

Neither a good nor a bad sign but certainly common-ish.

Just go in and focus on crushing it :)

Allen
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on Feb 03, 2021
Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Hi there,

Certainly is normal.  It's the quickest way to get a snapshot of what you're about, typically faster than reading a resume. 

I would expect this more from recruiters than for partners. But anybody who visits is taking an interest, so that's a good sign!

Best of luck,

Allen

Florian
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on Feb 03, 2021
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Hey there,

Can happen to verify a certain bit of information from your resume. Would not interpret it as positive or negative. :-)

Cheers,

Florian

Gaurav
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on Feb 03, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there, 

yes, it happens if they need to check something very quick. It's also due to the fact that LinkedIn is easier to read than a CV.

Cheers, 

GB

on Feb 04, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Not usual for partners, as they don’t screen CVs, but could happen. It is neither a good or a bad sign.

Best,
Francesco

on Feb 03, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, it is usually done by HR, but even partners sometimes do it to check your background and your social presence

Good luck with your final round :)

Best,
Antonello

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on Feb 03, 2021

Yep very common and if your profile is in order nothing to worry about. Focus on smashing that interview :).

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Ken
Coach
on Feb 04, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

There is no implication around this. It would typically be more out of personal curiosity. By the time your CV reaches a partner for final round interviews, they won't be questioning whether you have lied in your CV or not.

Clara
Coach
on Feb 05, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would not say it´s good news, but for sure is not bad. It demostrates that your profile was interesting enaugh for them to check it online. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

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